UPES Ph.D Safety Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UPES PhD Safety Engineering Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per semester)	INR 1,00,000
Other Charges	Nil
Hostel Fee (optional, per year)	INR 1,83,000 to INR 2,32,000
Total Fees (6 semesters, excluding hostel)	INR 6,00,000

Full-time scholars with fellowship can offset fees through monthly stipend payments.

Annual contingency of INR 30,000 is available for consumables, conferences, or external lab use.

Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately from the program fee.

UPES PhD Safety Engineering Admission 2026

Event	Date
PhD Application Deadline (January 2027 Intake)	November 2026 (Tentative)
Research Entrance Test	November to December 2026 (Tentative)
Personal Interview	December 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

UPES PhD admissions are held twice a year for January and July intakes.

Candidates with valid NET or JRF qualification are exempt from the Research Entrance Test.

Final-semester postgraduate students are also eligible to apply for the PhD program.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Engineering, Sciences, or a relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university

Final-semester PG students may also apply, subject to producing the final degree certificate before registration

Valid NET, JRF, or INSPIRE fellowship exempts the candidate from the Research Entrance Test

Admission Process

Apply online through the UPES research admissions portal before the published deadline

Eligible candidates without NET or JRF appear for the Research Entrance Test conducted by UPES

Shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interview with the School of Advanced Engineering faculty panel

Final selection is based on RET performance, interview assessment, and proposed research area alignment

Selected scholars complete registration formalities and pay the semester fee to confirm enrolment

✓ Opt for this if

You want to pursue advanced research in occupational safety or fire engineering
You hold a NET or JRF qualification and want an RET exemption with fellowship support
You are interested in interdisciplinary research with international faculty mentorship
You plan an academic or senior industry role in safety and risk management

✗ Skip if

You prefer a research program at an IIT or NIT with higher research output rankings
You are not committed to a 3 to 5-year full-time doctoral program
You want immediate industry employment rather than a research or academic path

UPES PhD Safety Engineering Scholarships 2026

Fellowship or Grant	Amount	Eligibility
Full-Time Scholar Stipend (pre-qualifying)	INR 25,000 per month	All full-time PhD scholars until coursework exam clearance
Full-Time Scholar Stipend (post-qualifying)	INR 30,000 per month	After clearing the mandatory coursework examination
Publication-Based Enhancement	Up to INR 34,000 per month	2 first-author publications in Q1 or Q2 journals
Annual Contingency Grant	INR 30,000 per year	All full-time PhD scholars for research expenses
NET-JRF or INSPIRE Annual Cash Grant	INR 2,00,000 per year	Scholars holding NET-JRF or INSPIRE fellowship

Monthly stipend continues up to 3 years or thesis submission, whichever is earlier.

Contingency grant may be used for consumables, conference travel, or external facility experiments.

UPES PhD Safety Engineering FAQs

Ques. Is NET mandatory for PhD Safety Engineering admission at UPES?

Ans. NET is not mandatory for PhD Safety Engineering admission at UPES. Candidates without a NET or JRF qualification must appear for the Research Entrance Test conducted by UPES. However, those holding a valid NET, JRF, or INSPIRE fellowship are exempt from the RET and proceed directly to the Personal Interview stage.

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD Safety Engineering at UPES Dehradun?

Ans. The total fee for PhD Safety Engineering at UPES is INR 6,00,000 across 6 semesters at INR 1,00,000 per semester. Full-time scholars receiving the monthly stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 can recover a significant portion of this fee over the duration of the program. Hostel accommodation, if opted, is charged separately at INR 1,83,000 to INR 2,32,000 per year.

Ques. What monthly fellowship does UPES provide to PhD Safety Engineering scholars?

Ans. Full-time PhD Safety Engineering scholars at UPES receive a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 until they clear the mandatory coursework examination. After clearing the exam, the stipend increases to INR 30,000 per month. Scholars who publish two first-author papers in Q1 or Q2 indexed journals may receive a further enhancement of up to INR 34,000 per month.

Ques. How often does UPES conduct PhD Safety Engineering admissions?

Ans. UPES conducts PhD Safety Engineering admissions twice a year, typically in January and July. Each cycle involves an application window, the Research Entrance Test, and a Personal Interview. NET or JRF qualified candidates are exempt from the RET and are evaluated directly through the interview. Exact dates for each cycle are published on the UPES admissions portal.

Ques. What are the research areas available in PhD Safety Engineering at UPES?

Ans. PhD Safety Engineering at UPES covers research areas including hazard identification and risk assessment, safety management systems, system safety engineering, human factors in safety, environmental and occupational safety, fire-resistant construction, fire management, wastewater-based surveillance, and waste management and sustainability. The program is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with international faculty from QS-ranked universities.

Ques. What is the duration of PhD Safety Engineering at UPES?

Ans. The PhD Safety Engineering program at UPES typically spans 3 to 5 years on a full-time basis. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is 5 years, with the actual completion depending on the pace of research, thesis submission, and coursework milestones. The monthly fellowship is provided for up to 3 years or until thesis submission, whichever comes first.

UPES Ph.D Safety Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility